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British Library under construction JLP01_09_841915
Filename: jlp01_09_841915.jpg
Size: 6821 x 5339 (8.5MB)
Date: 20th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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British Library under construction JLP01_09_841915
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A general view of construction at the British Library site, looking north towards St. Pancras Station.
The tops, are visible, of some of the 119 steel columns that penetrate 25m into the ground and will support each of the four basement levels as they are progressively constructed and excavated from the surface downwards
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Media ID 24289815
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of the British Library. Taken during its construction in the 1980s, it offers a glimpse into the impressive scale and meticulous planning involved in creating this iconic institution.
The image showcases the British Library site on Euston Road, St. Pancras, Camden, Greater London. Standing tall amidst the bustling cityscape, one cannot help but be awed by its grandeur. The focus is on the northward view towards St. Pancras Station, with an array of steel columns reaching for the sky.
These towering columns are not merely decorative; they serve as vital support structures for each of the four basement levels that were being constructed at that time. Remarkably, these colossal pillars penetrate an astonishing 25 meters into the ground - a testament to engineering prowess and architectural ingenuity.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to a time when progress was palpable in every beam and brick laid down at this historic site. It reminds us of how human determination can shape our surroundings and leave lasting legacies for generations to come.
Credit must be given to A© Historic England Archive for preserving this invaluable snapshot from our past. Through their lens, we are able to appreciate both the physical labor invested in constructing such an edifice as well as marvel at its sheer magnitude.
This print serves as a reminder that behind every great institution lies countless hours of hard work and dedication – all aimed at enriching society through knowledge and culture.
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